Aspyr has just announced their next expansion pack for the best-selling series The Sims 2, Open for Business has gone gold master. This translates to the game being through approvals and ready for duplication, and the company expects to start shipping next week.

In case you haven't heard about this latest add-on for The Sims 2, here's the scoop on what you can expect as a new business owner:

Now your Sims can create their own businesses. They can design their own clothing boutique, beauty salon, florist, high-end electronics shop, bustling restaurant chain, or virtually any other type of business. Hire your staff as the business grows and put talented Sims to work making toys, running the register, crafting floral bouquets, giving sales pitches, or manufacturing robots. But watch out for slacker employees and be prepared to fire them on the spot. From clever tinkerer to master craftsman, develop your Sim's talents to best suit your business needs. Will they build a thriving business empire or become eccentric entrepreneurs designing the next big thing?